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Health officials: 672 new COVID cases in state

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials on Sunday reported 672 new cases of COVID-19 and another 15 deaths linked to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. There were 660 new, confirmed cases of the virus and 12 probable cases recorded Sunday, according... Read More.

City officials sworn in Friday morning

Friday, January 1 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff held a swearing in ceremony Friday morning for all civic positions to open up the new year. Mayor Shirley Washington, City Clerk Janice Roberts, members of the City Council - to include new Aldermen Glen Brown Sr. and Steven Shaner... Read More.

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Dallas County officials searching for possible plane crash

Tuesday, November 24 by Staff

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is reporting on scanner traffic that they are searching for a possible plane crash after multiple witnesses called 911 stating they saw a low flying plane and heard a loud boom. The search is targeted between State Highway 7 and... Read More.

City and County officials give thoughts on the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

By Ray King City and county officials are grieving Tuesday after Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins was shot to death while conducting an investigation at the Econo Lodge on Blake Street Monday. A 19-year-old man, KeShone Quanterious Smith, who was wanted for a murder... Read More.

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County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

Friday, July 24 by Greg

By: Ray King Justice of the Peace Dr. Herman Ginger died Friday at Jefferson Regional hospital. Ginger, 78, was an Optometry Specialist in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and served as District Six Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County. During his terms on the Quorum Court, he... Read More.

CDC faults Arkansas officials for ‘inconsistent messages’ on coronavirus

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A group of CDC investigators have filed a report on Arkansas’s coronavirus response which finds fault with the state’s “inconsistent messages from authorities, changing guidance and the reopening of the state” and the impact it has had on people of... Read More.

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County judge asks elected officials to furlough employees

Thursday, April 30 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday asked elected officials and department heads to furlough 30 percent of their employees as the county struggles with a loss of revenue due to the Corona virus. During a virtual meeting with elected officials, Robinson said... Read More.

Alderman Bruce Lockett says those with certain emergencies should contact city officials

Wednesday, April 15 by Greg

Pine Bluff Fourth Ward City Council Member Bruce Lockett joined the Will and Greg show Wednesday morning to give his thoughts on Sunday’s storms, and to provide information on how the local Pine Bluff government is working to help citizens who have been affected... Read More.

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Health officials report 1,000 coronavirus cases in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 8 by Greg

Arkansas health officials on Wednesday said the number of coronavirus cases in the state has reached 1,000. The Health Department reported the increase in cases, which had hit at least 997 Tuesday night. Arkansas has had 18 deaths. Arkansas health officials on Wednesday said the number... Read More.

Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

Tuesday, March 31 by Greg

By: Ray King [email protected] Brian Thomas, the CEO of Jefferson Regional Hospital said Tuesday that currently, the facility is in “pretty good shape” when it comes to P.P.E.’s (Personal Protection Equipment), and credited hospital staff for being able to keep pace with testing for the COVID-19... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Hall to reopen; Public guidelines outlined by city officials

Friday, March 20 by Greg

City of Pine Bluff Reopening; Pine Bluff City Hall and all City departments and buildings will reopen on Monday, March 23. All City buildings will be closed to the public. Employees should observe social distancing guidelines by not hugging, shaking hands, or initiating physical... Read More.

Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

Monday, March 9 by Greg

VAN BUREN, Ark. (AP) — State, local, federal officials gathered in western Arkansas last week to discuss the response to historic flooding along the Arkansas River in Arkansas and Oklahoma and ways to reduce damage in the future. Following the closed-door meeting Tuesday, U.S. Army... Read More.

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Health officials: 672 new COVID cases in state

City officials sworn in Friday morning

Dallas County officials searching for possible plane crash

City and County officials give thoughts on the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

CDC faults Arkansas officials for ‘inconsistent messages’ on coronavirus

County judge asks elected officials to furlough employees

Alderman Bruce Lockett says those with certain emergencies should contact city officials

Health officials report 1,000 coronavirus cases in Arkansas

Local officials address COVID-19 concerns in Jefferson county

Pine Bluff City Hall to reopen; Public guidelines outlined by city officials

Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

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